St. Petersburg's Proactive Approach to Hurricane Season: The Resilient St. Pete Task Force

Preparing for Hurricane Season

• 🗓️ With hurricane season less than a month away, the city of St. Petersburg is adopting a proactive strategy.
• 💡 This initiative aims to address ongoing issues like flooding, which many communities are still recovering from after last year's storms.

The Resilient St. Pete Resident Task Force

• 🤝 A new Resilient St. Pete Resident Task Force has been established, giving residents a "seat at the table" to voice concerns.
• 🗣️ This task force is a direct response to resident requests for more involvement in finding solutions to persistent problems.

Addressing Flooding Challenges

• 🌊 Residents are experiencing multiple types of flooding: heavy rainfall, "sunny day flooding" due to high tides backing up drainage systems, and storm surge.
• ⏳ Long-term residents note that "sunny day flooding" has become more prevalent in recent years.

Community Involvement and Solutions

• 🚌 The city, in partnership with the Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, is organizing bus tours for residents of Shore Acres and Riviera Bay.
• 👷 A third-party engineer will discuss identified problems with residents and city staff, showcasing both resident and city perspectives.
• 🏗️ One implemented solution includes a new storm water pump station planned for Connecticut Avenue Northeast.
• 📢 Organizers encourage all residents to attend the bus tours, noting they are first come, first serve, but anyone is welcome to follow along.